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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1960

Page

3

Social afternoon notes at Kennebunk gatherings

Weekend guests from Bradford and Alfred visited the Landing home of Mr and Mrs Dwight Ames. A morning coffee party at Mrs Lois Swell was led by demonstrator Mrs Charlotte Towne. Prizes went to Mrs Elaine Swett. refreshments and games followed. Several Kennebunk residents attended, plus Lewiston visitors at Kennbeunk Pond. Judge Emmons says Kennebunk Municipal Court will not meet Monday due to the election.

Glen Morrison Bradford Landing Dwight Ames Lois Swell Maguire Read Charlotte Towne Kennebunk Landing Elaine Swett Avis Court Lois Thayer Anna Spiller Kennebunk Juliette Ames Fred Blanchard Alfred Swett Towne Richard B. Clark Cynthia David Lewiston Kennbeunk Pond Roy. Evans Magda Dymkoski New York City Sidney Dymkoski Colonial Drive David W. Emmons Kennebunk Municipal Court

Vacation Bible School Set For Two Weeks In Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach Methodist church announces a two week Vacation Bible School from June 20 to July 1, daily 9 am to 12 noon. The program features Jesus teachings, with one hour for Bible classes one hour for crafts and one hour for recreation. Members of Orchard Lodge and Miniwanca Chapter Eastern Star are invited to a Fathers Day service at 11 am.

Methodist Church Jesus Orchard Lodge A. F A. M Miniwanca Order of the Eastern Star

Beach WSCS Outing at Standish Home

Members of the Women's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church held an outing Thursday at Mrs. Mattie Bliss's Standish home. A pot luck luncheon was served. A birthday cake by Mrs. Gertrude Leonard, a poem by Mrs. Gertrude Wight, and birthday cards for Mrs. Anna Anderson were presented. Attending were Mrs. Florence Benson, Mrs. Alice Browne, Mrs. Barbara Gilbert, Mr. Leonard Gray, Mrs. Hazel Kennett, Mrs. Elizabeth Garland, Mrs. Anna Anderson, Mrs. Alice Dunn, Mrs. Gertrude Wight, hostesses Mrs. Mattie Bliss and Mrs. Ruth Lambert, with Miss Dorothy Garland present.

Women’s Society of Christian Service The Methodist Church Mattie Bliss Standish Gertrude Leonard Gertrude Wight Anna Anderson Florence Benson Alice Browne Barbara Gilbert Leonard Gray Hazel Kennett Elizabeth Garland Alice Dunn Ruth Lambert Dorothy Garland

Schubert Club Elects Officers At Annual Meeting

Mrs H Willis Day hosted a Schubert club supper and annual meeting at Naples Beach. President Mrs John Audibert presided as officers were elected: president Mrs Lillie Hathaway vice president Maj. (ret.) Ethel Theismann secretary Miss Doris Fitzpatrick treasurer Mrs Nan Steward. Reports of committees noted a successful year and incoming president Hathaway presented a gift to retiring president Audibert.

H. Willis Day Ennebunk Beach Schubert Club John Audibert Lillie, Hathaway Ethel Theismann Doris Fitzpatrick Nan Steward Lillian Hathaway William Riley Walfred Johnson

Mars Diameter Compared to Earth Size

A NASA fact states Mars has a diameter of 4,140 miles, roughly half Earth’s size. It notes Earth’s larger diameter and the relative scale between the two planets, highlighting Mars as the smaller rocky world in the solar system.

Mars Earth

Lawrence Cole to start work at General Electric in Utica

Lawrence Cole of Ocean Park son of Mr and Mrs Leon Cole has earned a bachelor of science in electrical engineering from the University of Maine. He was commissioned a second lieutenant and will report for six months duty starting October 1 at Fort Sill Oklahoma.

General Electric Company Utica N. Y Lawrence Cole Leon Cole Ocean Park University of Maine Cole Fort Sit Okla

Forty Four Graduate At Beach High

Old Orchard Beach High School held graduation for the class of 1960 with 44 members. Patricia Allen and Elizabeth Manduca spoke on the small school theme as awards and diplomas were presented by local leaders and teachers.

Beach High Old Orchard Beach High School Thomas Wells Glenna Bradeen John Stahl Metho T Apts Patricia Allen Elizabeth Manduca Mary Verzillon Old Orchard Beach Teac’ « Association Barbara Flanagan Tideat Democratic Social Club Dwight McLeod I.d John Bell Lions Club William Cook Beth Banks Secord Mary Verri Thzebeth Mandoza Michael McCallum Donald Keene Robert Day Mary Johnston B ‘Ness Underwood Patricia Leroux Uncrod Corporation Arlene Lake Husson College Herbert R. Pee Jerome “Ellette Donald Shorey Armand Landry Mary Verrill Sandra Fish Darlene Lake Jonatan Bean Rinald Ytber Robert Billings Eugene Clark Julene Crabtree Evan Crosby Dawn Daly Daniel Guarino Linda Mazzaicane Suzanne Nadeau Gerard Pepin Shirley Randall Robert Regan Sam Rendall Shirley Sulliver Ivan Tate Sandra Townsend William Vincent Eugene Wyman Sharon Lord Shirley DesRob Leah Aranovitch Patricia Smith Kathy Blow Sandra Lombard Marene Russe Lorna Melnick Carol Grenier Joan Cyr Cheryl Marshall Marion Whittemore Jacqueline Bagley Jonathan Bean Michael Bell Ronald Bibber William Coos Noel Crowley Martha Emery Carol Entwistle Carol Girard Clarice Huntress Judith Joneas David Jordan Faith Leddy Linda Mazzacane Sally Rendall William Sherwell Ralph Stickney Shirley Sullivan Carol Tracy

York County Salon 257 Installs Officers and Committees

York County Salon 257 Eight and Forty installed officers and appointed committees for the coming year at the June meeting held at Mrs Bea trice Wakefield's Cape Porpoise home. New petit chapeau and other officers were installed, with Florence Gagne of Saco to be installed later. Committees include child welfare, health measures, nursing scholarships, trophies, and by laws.

York County Beatrice Wakefield Cape Porpoise Gilberte Lavoie Biddeford Petit Chapeau Chapeau Passe New Pouvoir Martha Whitten Kittery Demi Chapeau Premiere Catherine Ambrose Kennebunk Saco la Concierge Chapeau Wakefield Rankin Secretaire-Caissiere Lavoie Gertrude Wood Fairfield Sanitorium Angie Cote T. B. Seals Betty McKeon Frances Mullins Martha Beaudoin National Jewish Hospital Ambrose Lewis Rocray Doris Taylor Marie Jeanne Pelletier Irene Parker Whitten Cape Forpoise Florence Lewis Petit Chepeau Juliette Rocray

Kennebunk High Graduates Plan Futures List

The Kennebunk High School graduating class announced future plans for many students. Names include Eugene Beauchemin working, Maryjane Benson attending Gorham State Teachers College, Edward Bilderback at University of Illinois, Jean Burnham attending University of Maine, Judith Dresser at University of Maine, and numerous others pursuing teaching, nursing, trade schools, or service. A meeting featured birthday cards to National Jewish Hospital patients, an autumn banquet planned, and officers of York County Salon 257 installed at Cape Porpoise.

Kennebunk High School Eugene Beauchemin Roger Beauchemin Maryjane Benson Gorham State Teachers College Carol Bergeron Comptometer Edward Bilderback University of Illinois Stephen Bowley Beverly Bridges Farmington State Teachers College Linda Brown Donna Bryant Beautician School Laurie Bull Jean Burnham University of Maine Larry Clough East Coast Area-Tech Lee Cluff Charles Cousens Gordon College Bruce Coyne Wayne Dickenson Carolyn Doane Plymouth Teachers College Leta Downing Lake Erie Judith Dresser Carol Durgin Mercy Hospital Harold Fairfield Russsell Brown Richard Farnsworth George Gibson Wayne Goodrich University of Wanda Inniss Richard Jackson Florian Legros Richard Lewin Donald Littlefield Maine Maritime Academy Phyllis Locke Brenda Lord Nelson Louis University of Maine, Portland Marion ‘MacPhail Gorham State Teachers Brian McBride Gerald McBride Jean Howard Mari‘onor Doane Harrison ‘McLean Lobster Auric Maling University of New Hampshire Nancy Mitchell Della Moulton Patricia Nash David Paulhus Wesley Phillips Gayle Pilon Sally Pitman Plymouth Redmond Rankin Saco National Jewish Hospital Denver Colo Martha Beaudoin Elizabeth Vigne Lavoie Cote

Local colleges and services listed in regional directory

A directory snippet lists individuals and affiliations across multiple institutions including State Teachers College Dennis Redion Bates College University of New Hampshire University of Maine Northeastern University and Gorham State Teachers College. Names include Timothy Ricker sfarmer Claire Seaward Gracia Seekins Cynthia Severance Joel Severance Suzanne Soucy Royal Spofford Sandra Staples James Stuart Patricia Taute Linda Timson Gerald Wakefield Sandra Wildes and Sharon Wildes.

State Teachers College Dennis Redion Service Timothy Rickersfarmer David Sargent Claire Seaward Business Gracia Seekins Bates College Cynthia Severance Uncertain Joel Severance University of N. H Suzanne Soucy Royal Spofford University of Maine Sandra Staples Beautician School James Stuart Ricker Junior College Patricia Taute Linda Timson Fryeburg Academy Gerald Wakefield Governors

Beach Wills Allowed At Probate Court

Judge John B. Roberts of York County probate court on Wednesday admitted two Old Orchard Beach wills with public bequests. Executor named in both is Atty. Francis J. LaFountain. Will of Arline Higgins died May 19 left $100 to Animal Rescue League Westbrook and goods to God Will Industries Portland. appraisal by William B. Deans Biddeford. Harriet M. Godgins died May 18 left $100 to Methodist Episcopal Church Old Orchard Beach and $200 to Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco for perpetual care. will made May 13, 1947. property appraised by Esther S. Crowley Old Orchard Beach.

John B. Roberts York County Old Orchard Beach Atty Francis J. LaFountain Arline Higgins Animal Rescue League Westbrook God Will Industries Portland Wiliam B. Deans Biddeford Harriet M. Godgins Methodist Episcopal Church of Laurel Hill Cemetery Association Saco Esther S. Crowley

Burglars Grow Bigger Hole in Fairview Vault Break-In

In Fairview Montana burglars who removed bricks from the school wall to reach the vault widened the entry over the past year. The hole has grown larger since the first break in, indicating ongoing intrusion.

Fairview Mont

Maine Music Clubs Port Conclave At Kennebunkport

The Maine Federation of Music clubs will hold its 35th annual convention at the Colony Hotel in Kennebunkport on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 21 and 22. Registration begins at 1 a.m. Tuesday with luncheon at noon, opening at 1:30 p.m. Panel discussions follow, a 5:30 p.m. reception honors Maine composers, a 6:30 p.m. banquet, and an 8 p.m. concert by Senior clubs. A June breakfast is served Wednesday at 9 a.m. Lunch is optional.

Maine Federation of Music Clubs Colony Hotel Kennebunkport Maine

Hunt Resigns From Kennebunk High School

Kennebunk High School announces the resignation of Richard Hunt of Fairfield a history teacher and basketball coach. He plans to seek employment nearer his hometown.

Kennebunk High School Richard Hunt Fairfield Hunt

Tax Rate Up At Kennebunk

The Kennebunk Board of Assessors set a tax rate of 55 per thousand, one dollar higher than last year. Tax bills should mail before month’s end as taxpayers face a smaller take of four dollars per thousand.

Kennebunk Kennebunk Board of Assessors

Dual-Purpose Jeep Used By Railroad

Officer Ed Cashen, patrolling near Kenne bunk station, spotted a truck on railroad tracks. Investigation revealed a 4 wheel drive jeep equipped with front and rear dolly wheels allowing travel on tracks or highway, with dolly wheels retracting for highway use.

Ed Cashen The Kenne Bunk Railroad Station

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Edmund Cashen Clement P. Wight Dial Beach WSCS YC Salon Chege Chapeau Depxieme Chateau Premiere Alberta Redmond L’archiviste L’aumoniere Gertrude Rankin Florence Gagne Gordon E. Brewster Wells G. E. Brewster Jonathan D. Milligan J. D. Milligan Main St Nbc-Tv Pat Boone Corvair Chevrolet Corvair 700 Mill City Chevrolet Corp
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